PRIOR WILLIAM CLOSE, LE9 1AB House Prices & Local Information

LE9 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Prior William Close, 0.5km from Cosby in Cosby. Administratively it sits within Cosby with South Whetstone ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00129988 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.